August 2011 Issue

Just One Friend : Seldon Gill Ad Campaign

Seldon Gill launches its latest advertising campaign entitled Just One Friend which is a “tongue in cheek” response to the proliferation of social networking sites and their usefulness during the recruitment process.

Listing the extensive choice of social media applications now available to professionals, Seldon Gill makes the point that utilizing all the sites, updating profiles and responding to invitations to become connected is becoming a full time job.

Managing Director Graham Seldon says;

“There is absolutely no doubt that applications such as Linked In etc. are proving to be very useful in developing and maintaining professional networks; however the popularity of such applications is also becoming somewhat of a burden to busy people. We are finding more than ever that candidates would prefer for us to tell them in one call or email what is happening in the market, rather than them spend hours emailing applications to various networking sites. There is also a sense that candidates still do not trust the confidentiality of such sites and would prefer to let us manage their career search for the in a discreet and targeted fashion”.

Ironically the ad will run first via social media via Twitter and LinkedIn proving the point that social media as a strategy for self promotion is great; just not for everyone.

For a preview of the ad click here

Seldon Gill Hires New Consultants

In response to an increasing workload from clients across Australia, New Zealand and Asia, we have hired 2 new consultants!

Maria Niedzwiecka joins the Sydney office with extensive knowledge of the professional services industry, particularly in the accounting sector. Prior to joining Maria worked in the financial services practice at KPMG where she was responsible for business growth for the audit division. She managed key accounts and worked with Partners to develop and implement initiatives for business growth including actions around targeting, proposals, relationship plans, client care, product solutions and thought leadership.

Maria says, “With my experience, knowledge and extensive networks within professional services, I look forward to working with candidates to find them exceptional career opportunities”.

Joining the Melbourne office from Singapore, Jay Kostos is a Consultant with extensive experience in sourcing talent in forensic accounting, data analytics and computer forensics.  She has placed practitioners with leading professional services firms and major banks in the areas of forensic accounting and forensic technology.

The Australian market is experiencing a period of growth with several firms developing new practice areas in this space and Jay has seen a trend in Asia based firms targeting specialists in Australia.  “Generally our clients are seeking candidates with technology and forensic accounting backgrounds who have the ability to implement effective fraud investigation and data analysis strategies”. There is a strong interest from our clients in Asia, particularly in Singapore and Hong Kong to attract candidates from Australia as it is seen as a good source of high calibre and experienced candidates” Kostas says.

Heading up the forensic recruitment division for Seldon Gill Executive Search with her wealth of knowledge in this niche sector, Jay assists candidates and clients in identifying career opportunities and talent sourcing. 

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